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Photography A Level at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Technology College

Course description

AS/A level Art and Design: Photography will be offered by the Art Department. The focus will be upon building a portfolio of evidence, which will lead towards grade award, future employment, further/higher education or university within an Art and Design,
Creative Industries or Media based context.

The AS Level course is based upon one component and the A Level course upon two components which are taught over 5/6 lessons per week. Students will build their skills and extend their knowledge of digital photography and digital image enhancement. Students
are expected to extend their knowledge of the working practices of artists and photographers. This knowledge should be used to inform and inspire students’ own photographic practice.

AO3 – Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress (25%)

AO4 – Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, make connections between visual and other elements (25%)

Students will benefit from having a digital camera to facilitate their work at home. This may be as basic as a phone camera, whereby digital images can be recorded, saved and printed for future use. A portable storage device would also be useful.

Future opportunities

Further study can take the following routes:
- Foundation Studies to experience different aspects of Art and Design, followed by entry onto degree course
- Direct entry onto degree course